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Town of Nantucket
NANTUCKET MEMORIAL AIRPORT
Macy Lane
Nantucket Island, Massachusetts 02554
Office of Airport Manager
Phone: (508) 325-5301
Fax: (508) 325-5306
AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING
September 25, 1990
The regular Meeting of the Airport Commission was called to order
at 5:05 pm by Chairman Ronald Santos. Commissioners present were
Joseph McLaughlin, Ronald Russell, Charles Mayhew and E. Foley
Vaughan. Also present were Acting Manager Jo-ann M. Norris,
Director of Operations John McDonald, Airport Accountant Tina
Smith, and Commission Secretary Myrtle Eldridge.
The Minutes of the September 10, 1990 Meeting were approved after
amending Paragraph 3 of Page 1, to reflect a poll of the
Commissioners to enter into Executive Session. The Minutes of the
September 11, 1990 Meeting were also approved, as amended.
The WARRANT was approved and executed for payment.
Mr. Bill Richardson, of Edwards & Kelcey, presented an update on
the AIRPORT LAYOUT PLAN and the AERIAL PHOTOGRAMMETRY SURVEY. He
presented the Commission a copy of the 1986 ALP and an enlargement
of a current photo of the Airport, which will be instrumental in
updating the ALP. The 5-year improvement plan will also be used to
update the ALP. He will proceed with securing the required
permitting for all the projects so as not to slow down progress
when plans are ready for implementation. Mr. Richardson will
continue to keep the Commission informed of the progress being made
and will meet with Mr. Jaeger, the new Airport Manager, to discuss
these matters with him, upon his arrival.
Acting Manager Norris informed the Commission that MAC has funding
available, but no management personnel to administrate these funds,
at this time. The funds could represent 25% ($600,000+) of the
terminal rehab expenses and recommended the Commission delay the
rehab project commencement until the Spring of 1991, when MAC
funding should be available. Mr. Richardson concurred and stated
that the FAA AIP funding would not be in jeopardy as their grants
are available for a span of 3-years. Commissioner Vaughan
requested Mrs. Norris submit a "blue print" (flow chart or
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time line) of what steps are necessary from the start of a project
to actual construction for the terminal rehab. project. The
Commission was in agreement with this request, which would permit
them to check off each step as it is completed. There was no
action taken by the Commission on the recommendation by Acting
Manager Norris.
Commissioner Mayhew mad a motion to execute the proposed UNITED
PARCEL SERVICE lease, as revised by Airport Counsel. The motion
was second and passed. Chairman Santos stated that the "Approved
As To Form", by Airport Council, could be waived on this lease.
Mr. and Mrs. Borzomati, of TRAVELAIR, INC., were unable to attend
this meeting due to a conflicting appointment. The Commission
discussed the eviction of TRAVELAIR on September 14, 1990, for non
payment of the Enplanement Fees for Holiday Air (as reported to the
DOT by Holiday Air) in the amount of $1134.00 and payments returned
for insufficient funds, in the amount of $484.50, totaling $1506.50
in default. The Borzomati's are under the misconception that we
are "holding their equipment, etc" when in reality we are only
repossessing the area that we had leased to them. A motion was
made by Commissioner Vaughan to accept the DOT's report as the
final debt owed by Holiday Air. The motion was seconded and
passed.
DOVE AVIATION, INC.'s Vice President of Operations, Scott
Simmering, made a presentation of NANTUCKET AVIATION'S payment
history along with documentation showing their fuel sales/landing
fees. Chairman Santos asked Mr. Simmering, several times, if DOVE
AVIATION had faithfully followed their contract. Mr. Simmering
would only respond that they had made payments on the 1st and 16th,
faithfully, and had no payment returned for insufficient funds.
Chairman Santos then called Mr. Simmering's attention to several
default Items, after being notified of default approximately 68-
days ago. Items 6.1; 6.2; 6.4: and 6.8 of THE MINIMUM STANDARDS
AND PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING AN AIRCRAFT FUELING/TRANSIENT PARKING
AND TIE DOWN BUSINESS (EXCLUSIVE OF THE AIRPORT) AT THE NANTUCKET
MEMORIAL AIRPORT, Revised OS/22/90, indicates the areas in
question. A copy of this section is attached as a matter of
record.
Regarding the increase in fuel prices, resulting in a profit as
high as .55-cents per gallon, Mr. Simmering indicated increases
were necessary to off-set operations costs. Chairman Santos
reminded Mr. Simmering that there has been no change in their
service structure offered to the flying public from the initial
beginning of the FBO service, to this current date. Subsequently,
operating costs can not be considered for such exorbitant increases
in the fees charged for fuel.
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Commissioner Vaughan recommended future invoices be submitted to
Nantucket Aviation no later than 10: 00 AM on the 1st and 16th.
Nantucket Aviation will fax the Invoice to the Connecticut Office
immediately. Payment will be in the form of a wire transfer,
direct to our Bank, on the same day, to be received by 3:00 PM.
Should the Bank not notify the Airport of the wire receipt within
24-hours, we will call Dove Aviation in Connecticut, and request a
tracer be placed on the payment, followed by a fax transmittal
verifying non-receipt of the payment.
Commissioner Vaughan also made a motion that the Commission should
resolve, or amend the contract (in some fashion) to reflect that
this account's indebtedness will not exceed $60,000 in the future
(barring the tax amount in question) with more frequent payments
expected in the months of July and August. The motion was seconded
and passed unanimously. The suggested amendment for the contract
should be written by Dove's Attorney, Mr. Ted Tillotson.
As the UNICOM frequency has not been obtained, Mr. Simmering
explained the correct forms had been submitted and authorization
for a temporary frequency should be' received by October 12.
Commissioner Russell made the motion to permit Nantucket Aviation
to use the Airport's frequency until October 12, 1990, which was
seconded by Commissioner Vaughan. The motion was passed with the
Minutes reflecting that Commissioner Mayhew and Chairman Santos
voted "opposed".
Numerous complaints against Nantucket Aviation's service
inconveniences to their patrons, were cited by Chairman Santos and
are to be corrected by Nantucket Aviation.
Chairman Santos has also been approached, due to the large increase
in the fuel prices, regarding the possibility of airlines/charter
businesses purchasing fuel direct from the Airport, at a
competitive rate, to service their own aircraft. To prevent all
the airlines from following this line of thinking, the Chairman
requested a motion for the Commission to authorize the Airport to
start fueling again, at a competitive rate. After a lengthy
discussion on this possibility, Commissioner Vaughan recommended
that the Commission review this suggestion and discuss the matter
at their next meeting.
The last FBO problems discussed, were accidents and incidents that
have occurred and were either not reported to the Airport
Management, or, not entered in the Airport's Incident Log Book.
Commissioner Vaughan's motion that all accidents/incidents will be
noted in the Incident Log Book and a written report given to the
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AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING, September 25, 1990, continued
Manager, was seconded and approved. Commissioner Vaughan then
requested a monthly report, from the Manager, on these incidents.
The account of JOHNSEN'S EXCAVATING (Albert Johnsen, III) was
reported in default in the amount of $2166.71. Mr. Johnsen spoke
wi th Acting Manager Norris and indicated that he intended to
relinquish his leased Bunker area. The Commission instructed
Acting Manager Norris to write Mr. Johnsen, allotting him 30-days
to pay his delinquency. If account is not paid within the allotted
30-days, the account will be filed with the Small Claims Court for
collection.
CORRESPONDENCE
A request from EDGARTOWN AIR, INC. (Mike Medeiros, President) for
consideration to lease the area currently occupied by EXPRESS AIR,
should it become available, was read by Acting Manager Norris. His
request will be placed in the Space Request File for future
reference.
OPERATIONS
Mr. Jerry Walker is on-island preparing to close the COMPASS ROSE
and effective October 20, 1990, William Hutchinson has Mr. Walker's
permission to sell carry-out foods at "Hutch's" carry-out location.
Mr. Hutchinson has requested a letter be sent to Mr. Walker
reminding him of the lease conditions, upon termination, and that
Mr. Hutchinson will take over the premises on November 1st.
Authorization was granted to write Mr. Walker, with the Chairman
receiving a draft of the letter prior to signing and mailing same.
The FUEL TRANSFER PIPELINE meeting with the Board of Selectmen is
scheduled for October 3rd. Management is to verify that the
Selectmen's office has received the promised documentation, from
Joe Forns, prior to this meeting.
Scaife Flight Operations spoke with Acting Manager Norris regarding
exceptionally high overnight parking fees from Nantucket Aviation.
The Airport's policy was not to charge overnight fees if the
aircraft purchased a certain amount of fuel at the time of
landing/parking. Mrs. Norris spoke with Dove Aviation and they
will try to work out a formula that would be acceptable for
everyone concerned. Manager Norris is to fax confirmation of her
conversation with Dove, regarding this matter, as well as any
subsequent phone or verbal conversations.
Acting Manager Norris requested clarification of a previous vote of
the Commission on charging landing fees. It concerned t/d and
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hangar patrons operating a business through these areas.
Commissioner Russell stated the wording, on this policy, would have
to be geared through the FAA's Regulations (PART 91 and/or PART
135) . Mrs. Norris is to research proper wording and present a
proposal at the next meeting. John McDonald, Director of
Operations, will assist Mrs. Norris in ascertaining the correct
wording.
It is duly recorded that Commissioner Vaughan left this Meeting at
7:05 PM.
The Commission requested that Airport Accountant Tina Smith verify
NANTUCKET AVIATION's deposit dates.
At 7: 10 PM, a roll call vote was taken to move into EXECUTIVE
SESSION, and not to return to public session.
Charles Mayhew AYE
Ronald Russell AYE
Joseph McLaughlin AYE
Ronald Santos AYE
Respectfully ~ubmitted,
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vc~~;::~n Secretary
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ATTACHMENT #1
MIN. STANDARDS-FUEL/TRANS. PARKING & T/n, continued
Section 5: Arbitration
5.1 In certain limited cases when a dispute between the Operator
and the Commission cannot be settled, binding arbitration may be
used in the following instances:
a. To resolve
interpretation of
agreement.
a dispute
a provision
over the
or clause
application or
in the license
b. To resolve a dispute when the Operator disagrees with a
change, alteration or amendment to these Minimum Standards on
the grounds that said change, alteration or amendment would,
if adopted, impose an unreasonable or undue financial hardship
on the Operator.
5.2 The Commission and Operator shall select an arbitrator that is
mutually agreeable to both parties and cost of the arbitrator will
be shared equally. The Arbitrator's decision shall be final and
binding upon both parties.
Section 6: Aircraft Fueling, Parking and Tie Downs
6.1 The Operator shall provide an adequate number of properly
trained and uniformed personnel as required by FAA and MAC to meet
and park transient aircraft and fuel all aircraft arriving in the
area or areas assigned by the Commission to the Operator. Hours of
operation will be during the hours of operation of the tower, seven
days a week, year round unless otherwise agreed to in writing by
the Commissioners and the operator. Operator will be on call all
other times, and no additional charge is to be made for fueling any
government agency or emergency medical flight.
6.2 The Operator shall provide ground handling services and
appropriate tools and equipment to perform minor repairs including,
but not limited to: aircraft towing, repairing and inflating
aircraft tires, washing windshields' and windows, recharging and
energizing batteries, and aircraft parking guidance. Operator will
make provision for energizers, starters, compressed air and such
other equipment and supplies as may reasonably be required to serve
the type of aircraft using the Airport. The Commission will
provide in-ground tie down anchors and the operator will provide
transient tie down ropes and chocks, etc. Operator will have
available a licensed A&P to perform above repairs where required.
Those repairs shall be deemed as emergency tepairs only.
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ATTACHMENT #2
MIN. STANDARDS-FUEL/TRANS. PARKING & T/D, continued
6.3 The Operator will abide by all FAA PART 139 certification
requirements for inspections and annual certification of the
supervisor refuelers or any other applicable requirements.
6.4 All drivers employed by Operator will be properly licensed
through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the type of equipment
they are operating. They will also be properly schooled in vehicle
operation within aircraft operating areas.
6.5 A UNICOM license shall be in the name of the Commission. The
Commission shall provide guidance to an operator for transmissions
on the operator's frequency.
6.6 Operator will provide mobile pumping equipment with reliable
metering devices, and of sufficient capacity to refuel the largest
aircraft likely to be serviced within a specific maximum time.
6.7 It is clearly understood that all fuel to be retailed a
Nantucket Airport will be purchased solely from Nantucket Airport.
Payment for bulk fuel will be upon purchase unless otherwise
approved by the Airport Commission.
6.8 The Operator shall safely collect, handle and properly dispose
of all trash, waste and other materials, including, but not limited
to, used oil, solvents, gasoline and other similar wastes.
6.9 The Operator shall have available properly identified,
suitable, radio-equipped, ground transportation to provide, when
requested by transient pilots, transportation for pilots and
passengers to or from the ramp and the terminal or other areas on
the airport.
6.10 The Operator shall provide conveniently located, comfortable,
and heated waiting areas of not less than 500 sq. ft. for
passengers and crew members of itinerant aircraft and in addition,
shall provide sanitary rest rooms and public telephone.
6.11 Aircraft ingress and egress routes and procedures to the
aeronautical areas must be filed with and approved by Airport
Management in coordination with the Air Traffic Control Tower.
6.12 It is understood that if more than one operator is providing
fuel/parking and tie down services as described above, that they
will compete on as equitable terms as the Airport Commission can
establish.
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